Digital Print Production Operator

Alphagraphicsfranchise; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Alphagraphicsfranchise in New York City is seeking a Digital Print Production Operator to manage digital printing (B/W/Color) and deliver maximum production efficiency. You will calibrate printers to Pantone colors, run proofs, monitor color consistency, perform routine maintenance, and assist our large format department with vehicle graphics and wall mural projects when required.

Flexible scheduling and opportunities for career growth are offered, with 8-hour shifts Monday to Friday and no

Qualifications

• Digital printing experience preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and organize several activities.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and overtime.
• Basic bindery functions possible.
• Familiar with Fiery Print Controller.
• Proficient with Command Workstation to control digital workflow.
• Graphic design skills are a plus.
• Customer service experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate digital commercial printers (B/W/Color) using Fiery Command Workstation.
• Assist in large format department with installations and production work when available.
• Impose files for print and run USPS mail software.
• Prioritize and manage daily job production with Production Scheduler.
• Produce orders accurately and efficiently while maintaining quality.
• Update job status and location in MIS system.
• Run proofs and compare to work orders.
• Quality-check to minimize waste and reprints.
• Complete Quality Assurance documents for all prints.
• Track waste, spoilage, and inventory for printing machines.
• Maintain logs for all Digital Printing Equipment.

Skills

Digital printing experience

Multi-tasking

Flexible hours

Overtime

Basic bindery functions

Fiery Print Controller

Command Workstation

Graphic design skills

Customer service experience

Tools

Fiery Command Workstation

Command Workstation

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

As a Digital Print Production Operator, you will be responsible for job setup and printing using our cut-sheet digital printers. You will be in charge of calibrating printers and color-matching projects against our client's Pantone colors / previous jobs. You will also manage the service and maintenance of the machines as needed.

This is an excellent position for someone interested in entering the industry and building a lasting career.

You will also be trained to assist our large format department in printing, production, and installation projects. Primary examples of projects that need assistance are vehicle graphics and wall mural projects that require a second installer.

The primary responsibility of the Digital Print Production Operator is to operate and complete all digital printing (B&W/Color) production for maximum production efficiency.

Digital Print Production Operator Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible Scheduling
• Fulfilling work, collaboration, humanity, fun, and laughter
• Career path development
• 8-hour shifts - Monday to Friday
• No Weekends!

Digital Print Production Operator Role Responsibilities:

• Responsible for operating digital commercial printers using Fiery Command Workstation.
• Assisting in our large format department with installations & production work when available
• Responsible for imposing files for print & running USPS mail software
• Works with Production Scheduler to prioritize and manage daily job production
• Produces orders accurately, efficiently, and quickly while maintaining the highest quality standards
• Updates job status and location in MIS system
• Always runs a proof copy and compares it to the work order
• Controls waste and redos by quality-checking jobs as they are being produced
• Completes Quality Assurance documents for all printed jobs
• Tracks waste, spoilage, usage, and inventory for all digital printing machines
• Maintains all Digital Printing Equipment logs
• Maintains a clean and organized work environment
• Performs all required maintenance and learns extended maintenance from the technician.
• Ensures that all service “clicks” are credited by the service technician in each call, including credit for poor-quality copies
• Calibrates and manages all color devices as required to maintain color consistency.
• Monitors color consistency during all print runs and make adjustments as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned, there may be overlap in tasks into bindery and large format departments if required.

Digital Print Production Operator Qualifications

• Digital printing experience is preferred but not required.
• Ability to multi-task and organize several activities and tasks concurrently.
• Ability to work flexible hours and overtime, if needed.
• Ability to maximize profit through the efficient use of time and equipment.
• Can perform basic bindery functions.
• Familiar and comfortable with Fiery Print Controller, a plus.
• Is proficient with the use of Command Workstation (if applicable) to control digital workflow.
• Graphic design skills are preferred but not required.
• Customer service experience is preferred but not required.